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  1. 30k and countingShire of Harvey hits population milestone

  2. Trimming backShire proposes major cuts to councillor workload

  3. Put offLighting change sees HBL clubrooms lease delayed again

  4. National Sorry DayPremiumReconciliation Week theme encourages conversation

  5. Still open for offersAbattoir sale a sign of the times

Wallam WatchPremiumWallam overcomes injury to reach milestone

Despite suffering a suspected finger injury mid-game, Harvey’s Donnell Wallam has helped the Queensland Firebirds bounce back to record their third win of the season.

Carly Laden

SWFL 2023PremiumHolmes boots 1000, HBL Lions dominate Collie

The South West Football League’s Harvey-based teams had plenty to celebrate this weekend from dominant wins to a star forward achieving a huge milestone.

Carly Laden

Dedication recognisedHarvey-raised man receives international honour

Harvey-raised archivist John Waddingham and his partner received an Order of Timor-Leste from the country’s President Jose Ramos-Horta on May 19 for his efforts preserving their history.

Sean Van Der Wielen

AcknowledgementBrunswick volunteers enjoy thanksgiving service

A thanksgiving church service and morning tea was held on Wednesday for all volunteers in the Brunswick Junction area to recognise their service.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Applications openAlcoa looking for summer vacation interns

A major alumina producer is hopeful university students wanting a resources sector career will apply for its summer vacation intern program.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Supporting communityMicro grants funding offer opens

Non-for-profit groups in the Shire of Waroona can apply for up to $2000 in funding through the Alcoa Waroona Micro Grants Fund.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Turn offHouseholds reminded to switch sprinklers off

The winter sprinkler switch-off started on Thursday, which South West residents are required to follow until the end of August.

Open houseAg school puts on a show

The WA College of Agriculture - Harvey held its first open day in two years on Saturday, with at least 1600 people visiting the school.

30k and countingShire of Harvey hits population milestone

A continuous increase in population growth over the past decade has seen a South West council reach a population of 30,000 for the first time.

Put offLighting change sees HBL clubrooms lease delayed again

The Shire of Harvey has again delayed renewal of the Harvey-Brunwsick-Leschenault Football Club’s Brunswick Junction lease, with lighting again the reason behind it.

Sean Van Der Wielen

Trimming backShire proposes major cuts to councillor workload

The Shire of Harvey has proposed discontinuing councillor representation on 20 advisory groups, committees and community organisations as part of efforts to prepare for October’s local government reforms.

Sean Van Der Wielen

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Pass or fail? Sumich’s mid-season Dockers report card

The Dockers’ finals plans were unravelling across the first two months of the season but the side is genuinely right back into top eight calculations. Read Peter Sumich’s mid-season report card.

Peter Sumich

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Teens flown to Perth fighting for life after horror blaze

UPDATE: Three teenage boys remain in a serious condition on Friday morning after being flown to Perth from Geraldton following a house fire.

Jessica Moroney, Caleb Runciman and Shannon Hampton

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Angry scaffolder rips into builder Modco as debt list grows

A scaffolder has become the latest contractor to rip into builder Modco Residential as the list of tradies and suppliers it owes money to gets ever longer — and the firm’s founders live it up in Kuala Lumpur.

Kim Macdonald

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The day Mark McGowan told his ministers he was done

Even as Mr McGowan walked into the Cabinet meeting to make the announcement, he was ‘not 100 per cent sure’ he would go through with it.

Joe Spagnolo

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SCARY COLLISION PremiumThree injured in serious crash south of Perth

Three people — including a husband and wife in their 80s — have been taken to hospital after a serious crash in Perth’s southern suburbs. 

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Exclusive picturesPremiumStink forces Woodside evacuation after ‘stench’ gas let off

Thousands of workers at Woodside Energy’s headquarters in the Perth central business district have been evacuated after a climate activist let off ‘stench’ gas.

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Tragic crashPremiumPremiumPolice probing crash in Perth’s north that killed 81yo man

Major crash detectives are probing a car crash in Perth’s north that killed an 81-year-old man.

‘Calculated offending’PremiumPremiumMan jailed for ‘creating’ child exploitation material

An 80-year-old South West man is already eligible to be released on parole for ‘creating’ his own child exploitation material but remains impacted by an alleged attack he suffered in prison.

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CommentsPremiumThere’s so much that baffles about new dad Pacino

Al Pacino is to be a father again at the ripe old age of 82 — to a girlfriend 53 years his junior. There are so many things that baffle me about this.

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Teens flown to Perth fighting for life after horror blaze

UPDATE: Three teenage boys remain in a serious condition on Friday morning after being flown to Perth from Geraldton following a house fire.

Jessica Moroney, Caleb Runciman and Shannon Hampton

Road tragedyPremiumMan dies after car veers off road in South West

Police are investigating after a 33-year-old man died in a horrific crash in the South West on Thursday. 

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‘Freak accident’: How 300kg bull escaped into rodeo crowd

UPDATE: A bull escaped into a crowd of dancing adults and children at the Kununurra rodeo after cattle were accidentally brought up from the back yards to the arena during half-time entertainment. 

Sarah Crawford

CAN TRAVELPremiumPremiumBail relaxed for man accused of stealing gold-bearing ore

One of two Kalgoorlie-Boulder men accused of stealing almost $100,000 of gold-bearing ore from Northern Star Resources’ Carosue Dam gold mine had his bail conditions relaxed to travel for his job.  

Prospector foundPremiumPremiumMiraculous ending to search for missing prospector

Emergency services have located missing 72-year-old Brian Brady after he went missing on Saturday on a prospecting trip in the remote Mid West.

Man-goingCommentsPremiumCommentsPremiumEnd of an era as popular Broome staple hits the market

A must-see sight for Broome travellers that makes everything out of mangoes could be in its last days, with the iconic restaurant hitting the market.

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Artificial intelligence may lead to human extinction and reducing the risks associated with the technology should be a global priority, industry experts and tech leaders stated in an open letter.

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CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: New housing crisis brews, and it’s not what you think

Housing markets are undergoing a fundamental shift because of higher mortgage rates. Against this backdrop, some — including a Big Short investor — fear the real estate sector is overlooking a systemic issue.

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Artificial intelligence has taken the investing world by storm. But it’s also had its detractors, and some analysts have warned of the risks of investing in AI. Should you jump on the trend or stay sceptical?

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CNBCVideoCommentsPremiumTop CEOs on what they expect next from the economy

Infrastructure legislation and the Inflation Reduction Act are resulting in heavy industry investment levels that defy a typical economic downturn.

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Road tragedyPremiumMan dies after car veers off road in South West

Police are investigating after a 33-year-old man died in a horrific crash in the South West on Thursday. 

Lauren Price

Almost homePremiumWAFL club could be home to elite soccer in Perth’s north

There’s been a significant breakthrough for an elite northern suburbs soccer club after it’s 25-year search for a place to call home. 

Christopher Tan

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PremiumEmergency services on scene of accident at construction site

Paramedics and police are on the scene of a workplace accident at a construction site in Applecross this morning.

Mass evacuation PremiumPremiumWoman charged over Woodside ‘stench’ gas protest

A Floreat woman has been charged over a protest at Woodside Energy’s Perth headquarters which forced the evacuation of thousands of workers after ‘stench gas’ was let off. 

House infernoVideoPremiumPremiumBoy clings to life, horror as burnt teens spilt onto street

Three teenage boys remain in hospital this morning — with one fighting for his life — after an horrific house fire in Geraldton. A fourth boy has since been discharged from hospital in the Mid West city.

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Why McGowan’s exit is a seismic event in politics

Congratulations to Mark McGowan on a stellar six years serving the people of WA. He has been a fine Premier.

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